Restaurant Unit Growth Put on Back Burner, but Some See Post-COVID-19 Real Estate Opportunity Ahead

The outlook for post-COVID-19 restaurant expansion remains cloudy, but a slowdown in new-unit development is inevitable, according to operators and observers.

Some operators that were well-financed before the pandemic and have business models that support off-premise dining could be poised for growth — although even those concepts will likely face delays in permitting and construction.

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